Ringling Student Works Chosen for Embracing Differences Project

Ringling Student Works Chosen for Embracing Differences ProjectMarch 19, 2010 - Two Ringling College Fine Arts students had their work chosen for the Embracing Differences project. Only 39 total pieces were selected for the Embracing Differences project – a project designed to demonstrate the ways that diversity enriches lives.

Artist: Blair Whiteford, '13, Fine Arts Topic: GenocideArtist quote: “When genocide occurs there is often anonymity in the vastness of statistical casualties. I wanted to show specific faces of genocide to express to the viewer that there is a human being behind every single number in the vast genocides that have taken place around the world. I urge the viewer to see the faces of the people who have died in such vast numbers. I don’t want them to lose their identity.”

Artist: Alissa Herman, '13, Fine ArtsTopic: ToleranceArtist quote: “Without tolerance the world would be in constant chaos. There would be conflict with everyone’s opinions and cooperation would be impossible. With tolerance, the world is able to work together peacefully for common goals. We can be altogether happier without the constant friction of differences in our beliefs. We can share our beliefs and gain more knowledge of one another objectively, thus creating a mutual understanding of the world and greater cultural awareness. Tolerance is the only way to achieve peace in the world.”